Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: SousZen Inc.
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/souszen
Updated at: 2026-06-02T05:00:35Z

Tagline: Next Gen software to orchestrate restaurant kitchens - Think Gordon Ramsey without the F word.
Elevator pitch: SousZen is a back-of-house software solution that orchestrates the complex world of the commercial kitchen. We enable businesses to add new locations - without compromising on food quality. And to streamline operations to boost margins, reduce waste, and train staff. An affordable, scalable and flexible platform that makes use of the latest digital technology, and easily adapts to operational needs.

Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 133085 | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 162 | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 133085 | observed_at: 2026-06-02T05:00:35Z | expires_at: 2026-06-03T05:00:35Z
- Total investors: 162 | observed_at: 2026-06-02T05:00:35Z | expires_at: 2026-06-03T05:00:35Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 133085
- total_investors: 162
- team_size: 7
- featured_investor_count: 0
- faq_count: 5
- recent_post_count: 0

Quick facts:
- We’ve raised US$650,000 for innovation from PepsiCo and Xinova. Raising $350k for commercialization. | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-fact-1
- Solves # 1 challenge for restaurants: Consistency across time and place,kitchen management where money is made or lost | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-fact-2
- PepsiCo is our lead investor, negotiating our first multi millions dollar contract for 4th quarter 2021 | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-fact-3
- Led by proven money making team with proven success in software start-ups: making $100m plus for shareholders | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-fact-4
- Most apps are focused on front of house, which increase pressure on the engine - staff, meal prep, inventory management. | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-fact-5
- Most restaurant technology is over 50 years old, we use AI, Machine Learning, for mom and pop to corporate chains | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-fact-6
- Covid19 has highlighted the need for change and is driving the acceptance of digital technology | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-fact-7
- Target market is $100bn in USA and $500bn worldwide in sales | citation: https://wefunder.com/souszen#claim-fact-8

FAQ:
- Q: Hi there: I am interested to invest. Have couple of questions. 1. I am not much clear on PepsiCo relation. Please explain more. 2. Who is your coopetitor world wide? how big restaurant like olive garden will use your software than their own? 3. What is the revenue model? How m...
  A: Thank you for your interest and your thoughtful questions. While some of your questions are addressed in our deck and Q&A, we would love to connect with you directly and share our roadmap. Let's set up some time for a call here ..https://calendly.com/souszen-stephen/souszen
- Q: What plans, if any, does your organization have to incorporate diversity & inclusion in your c-suite?
  A: THANK YOU for your comment Cliff. We believe that the restaurant industry thrives through diversity, giving all a chance to grow and share their passion. As we will grow and add to our team we will ensure that our organization reflects the industry drives diversity in all aspects.
- Q: Please advise, do ML and AI bring benefit to the very core of your product? If so, please advise how.
  A: THANK YOU . ML and AI are core to the product as we will use AI to help manage back of the house operations, align labor resources, ensure that orders are executed at the right time, so that the kitchen can more efficiently deliver the perfect guest experience. We also use AI to provide operators with insights on their pricing, product costs, and menu performance. We know that operators appreciate insights from outside their restaurant to provide benchmarks and guide their focus. Hope this gi...
- Q: Why do you raise only $350,000? Why so modestly? If you need only $350,000, why do you get this small amount of money here on WeFunder?
  A: Great question and THANKS for raising it. We have already raised $650,000 outside of WeFunder. The campaign on WeFunder is intended to give a broader investor base the opportunity to support our vision and support restaurant operators globally a better way grow their brand across multiple locations.
- Q: In your FAQ you mention first quarter 2021: "Phase 1: Early Adopters Currently product trialing happening in three restaurants in the US as well as two pilots in Australia with Ovolo Hotel group restaurants. Strategic-partner and investor Current contract with Pepsico for Mana...
  A: THANKS for your many great questions Aldert. Our pilots in the US and Australia remain in place and we recently also engaged a major hotel chain to help improve the way they manage recipes and menu execution across their various locations. We are using the pilots to refine the user experience and gain insight on the impacts operators face due to COVID and the current labor shortages in the restaurant/ hospitality space. Discussions with Tosticento/ Pepsi are on hold due to the impact of COVID...